Why the Aritzia Babaton Advent Skirt Is Taking over Office Dress Codes Everywhere
By Alexander Ross
Buying knitwear online remains tricky because ribbing expands differently depending on personal proportions. Aritzia labels the Advent Skirt in sizes ranging from 2XS to XL. Navigating that scale requires understanding how the fabric interacts with different body types.
Shoppers with straighter silhouettes often find their true numerical size delivers a streamlined, minimalist tailored silhouette that skims without squeezing. For hourglass or pear figures, the heavy ribbing stretches outward across the hips and thighs. While the fabric does not turn see-through, heavy lateral stretch can pull the vertical ribs wide, altering the visual texture of the knit.
For this reason, corporate consumers frequently size up one full tier. Sizing up gives the skirt a straighter fall from hip to hem, transforming it from an evening-leaning bodycon profile into a conservative midi appropriate for traditional boardrooms. Petite buyers under 5-foot-3 should note the length: the midi hem hits significantly lower on the calf, sometimes requiring a higher heel or styling with tall leather boots to maintain vertical proportions.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
